October 25, 2016
Restoration is on the Way
Father, thank you for the great things you have in store for us as your children. Thank You for being our God and loving us the way that You do.
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October 25, 2016
Patience and Faith
23rd Psalm from a Japanese Bible. It says it all: The Lord is my Pace-setter, I shall not rush; He provides me with images of stillness, which restore my serenity, He makes me stop and rest for quiet intervals,...
Read more..October 24, 2016
The Stronghold of Christ’s Likeness
The purpose of all aspects of spirituality, warfare included, is to bring us into the image of Christ. Nothing -- not worship or warfare, neither love nor deliverance -- is truly attainable if we miss the singular objective of our faith: Christlikeness.
Read more..October 16, 2016
Words Count
“The words of the reckless pierce like swords, but the tongue of the wise brings healing." Proverbs 12:18 “The soothing tongue is a tree of life, but a perverse tongue crushes the spirit.” Proverbs 15:4
Read more..October 14, 2016
Name Your Fear
“I sought the Lord and he answered me; he delivered me from all my fears.” Psalm 34:4 Fear. Darkness, unfamiliar sounds, safety concerns combine to make us uneasy at the least, immobilized at the extreme. And yet it is rarely such physical, identifiable circumstances that cause most of our fears.
Read more..October 12, 2016
Refiner’s Fire
God must purify you to burn away the garbage in your life, but won't go beyond what you can bear. Malachi 3:3 says, "He will sift like a refiner of silver, burning away the dross."
Read more..October 11, 2016
Moving Beyond Good Intentions
“Hatred stirs up dissension, but love covers over all wrongs.” Proverbs 10:12 When I was twelve, I had a horrendous fight with both of my brothers. I was shocked at the anger and hate I identified in myself.
Read more..October 7, 2016
Praise the Lord
I did it! I can hardly believe this three year project has come to a
Read more..October 5, 2016
When Trust is Established
Trust - As He has been to us, so He wants us to be toward others, even those who may appear hostile and alienated from us. We must be willing to let ourselves be wounded, even repeatedly if necessary, in pursuit of healing relationships. We must prove, not just in word but in deed that our love is real.
Read more..October 3, 2016
Where are You?
Lately, I have allowed the inner little boy to get the better of me, in my talk with God. What a joy to find my way into His presence! He said: "follow me".
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